Tender

Provision of an inshore vessel-based marine survey of Purbeck coast MCZ

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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23 Sep 2021 at 15:24

Tender

05 Sep 2021 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The tender for the "Provision of an inshore vessel-based marine survey of Purbeck coast MCZ" is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in Westminster, London. This procurement falls under the aquaculture services category and is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submission set for 27th September 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 4th October 2021 and will run until 18th March 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure that is below the specified financial threshold.

This opportunity offers significant potential for businesses engaged in marine services, environmental consulting, or survey operations, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide vessel-based surveying capabilities, along with expertise in marine conservation and data analysis, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, thereby enhancing their portfolio and expanding their business within the environmental sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of an inshore vessel-based marine survey of Purbeck coast MCZ

Notice Description

Natural England have a requirement for a vessel-based survey of the Purbeck coast Marine Conservation Zone, to carry out stratified grab samples and drop-down video of the Maerl beds and subtidal sediment features. It is anticipated that there will be up to 5 days of vessel survey time, followed by analysis of samples and data. The general objectives of the survey will be: (primarily) to accurately map and report on the extent and distribution of the maerl bed feature in Purbeck Coast MCZ, and the distribution of live and dead maerl across these beds. Species composition data of the component maerl communities, and associated sediment composition data, will also need to be collected and analysed, and compared with infaunal community and sediment composition data of surrounding sediments. If observed, any evidence of maerl spores having settled and re-established on dead rhodoliths will also need to be recorded and reported; (secondary) to map and report on the distribution of subtidal sediment communities in Purbeck Coast MCZ. The specific objectives of the survey will be: to design and undertake a cost-effective sampling strategy that obtains ground-truthed samples within the Purbeck Coast MCZ, to be assessed against relevant attributes and using the Common Standards Monitoring Guidance; to collect data using drop-down/towed video, still photographs and grab samples, and undertake rigorous analysis to map and report.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20328ecb-bc57-43a3-9165-b73ab5f0fbf2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67ce7850-166a-415e-97e1-6eea6283b637
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

77800000 - Aquaculture services

98361000 - Aquatic marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Oct 2021 - 18 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTMINSTER, LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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